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Lake McGinness

Lake McGinness is a reservoir in Missouri, near Clinton County.

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Lake McGinness is a reservoir in Clinton County, Missouri. Lake McGinness covers about 49 acres and holds about 327 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Lake McGinness

Lake McGinness was made by holding back a river or creek, making the old channel, bends and quiet coves sensible places to begin.

Fish and Useful Baits at Lake McGinness

A reliable current fish list was not found for Lake McGinness, so it would be wrong to promise a certain species without better proof.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Lake McGinness

On a first trip to McGinness, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

When to Fish Lake McGinness

Spring around McGinness is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall around McGinness can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

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